The 2024-5 Heisman odds before the start of the season suggested a quarterback is the most likely winner of the prestigious NCAAF trophy. A few months in and the Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel is once again leading the pack.
College football betting can be unexpected, so you should consider various options if you’re betting on the 2025 Heisman Trophy. Keep reading to see my thoughts on the favorites, a few top sleepers, and my predictions for the potential winner.
2024-2025 Heisman Trophy Winner Odds
You can find updated Heisman Trophy odds every week at the top college football betting sites. Here’s what BetUS Sportsbook offers.
| Player | 2024-25 Heisman Odds | Previous Odds | Preseason Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Gabriel | +230 | +300 | +700 |
| Travis Hunter | +250 | +1000 | +5000 |
| Cam Ward | +300 | +600 | +2000 |
| Ashton Jeanty | +400 | +170 | >+5000 |
| Cade Klubnik | +1800 | +1200 | >+2000 |
| Carson Beck | +3000 | +1200 | +750 |
| Shedeur Sanders | +4000 | >+3000 | >+2000 |
| Jalen Milroe | +5000 | +1000 | +1400 |
| Drew Allar | +5000 | +2500 | >+2000 |
| Garrett Nussmeier | +6500 | +3000 | +2000 |
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty was on a historic pace early in the season but has slowed down. Jeanty’s recent struggles have caused him to fall from the +170 Heisman favorite to fourth place at +400. He should still be a finalist, but Jeanty has ground to make up to win the award this season.
Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel (+230) has resumed his position as the Heisman favorite. He has consistently improved his odds throughout the season and currently has the Ducks as the number-one-ranked team in the country. Travis Hunter (+250) and Cam Ward (+300) have also improved their odds recently, making the race for the award very close.
NCAAF Heisman Trophy Favorites for 2024-25
Let’s take a closer look at the Heisman favorites through the first nine weeks of the season.
Dillon Gabriel (+230)
Oregon’s win over Ohio State, combined with Texas’s loss to Georgia, propelled the Ducks to the top of the current AP rankings. Their success has kept quarterback Dillon Gabriel near the top of the Heisman betting odds. Gabriel (+230) currently has the best odds of any player to win the Heisman this year.
Dillon Gabriel CONTINUES to climb up the ladder. 📈 #B1GFootball pic.twitter.com/ESOvr0KOSJ
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) October 29, 2024
Gabriel opened the season as the +700 favorite, and his odds were shortened to +300 after seven weeks. He was briefly behind Jeanty in the betting odds, but Gabriel’s success has him in pole position for the award once again.
Playing quarterback gives Gabriel an advantage over many other top nominees. Seven of the last eight players to win the Heisman were quarterbacks. If Oregon finishes the year undefeated and remains the top team in the country, then Gabriel will be a shoo-in for the Heisman.
Travis Hunter (+250)
Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter opened the season at +5000 odds to win the Heisman this year. Hunter’s impressive play is the driving force behind Colorado’s 6-2 record. The Buffaloes are currently ranked 23rd in the country and could rise even higher in the final month of the regular season.
A shoulder injury briefly put Hunter’s Heisman campaign in jeopardy. However, Hunter was able to play through it. He now has the second-best Heisman winner odds at +250.
Hunter’s role as the best CB and WR on Colorado’s roster is why he is a Heisman candidate, but it also creates a huge injury risk. Playing over 100 snaps every game is easier said than done. If he can continue to do it and Oregon loses a game, Hunter will win the Heisman this season.
Cam Ward (+300)
Cam Ward and Miami were fringe contenders at best before the regular season started. They have had multiple close calls, but the Hurricanes have remained undefeated to this point in the season. Ward has played a big part in Miami’s success, and his Heisman odds reflect his efforts.
Before the season, Ward was listed at 20-1 odds to win the Heisman. Two weeks ago, his odds shortened to 6-1, and they have shortened again to 3-1. Ward and company are the best team in the ACC, and, barring a late-season collapse, they will make the 12-team playoff and are a championship contender this season.
To have a real shot at the Heisman, Ward needs Gabriel and Hunter to take a step back. Miami also needs to run the table for the rest of the season. A single loss could not Ward out of the race, especially if Oregon finishes undefeated.
Ashton Jeanty (+400)
Ashton Jeanty’s record-setting pace in the first half of the season put a spotlight on Boise State. He broke the 1,000-yard rushing mark in just five games and was the betting favorite to win the Heisman at +170.
ANOTHER SCARY GAME FOR ASHTON JEANTY 🔥
33 carries
128 YDs
1 TD
WAdds to his Heisman campaign 😤 pic.twitter.com/fF7HRipLMv
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 26, 2024
He still leads the FBS with 1,376 rushing yards, but Jeanty’s efficiency has fallen off in recent weeks. Jeanty averaged 7.0 and 3.9 yards per carry against Hawaii and UNLV, respectively. Those performances lowered his season average from 10.85 YPC to 8.7 YPC.
Jeanty still has a chance to win the Heisman, but he needs to return to his early season efficiency on the ground. If he can do that and Boise State keeps winning, then Jeanty will at least be a finalist in New York this December.
Cade Klubnik (+1800)
Cade Klubnik’s Heisman odds have faded from +1200 to +1800 in recent weeks. Despite the slide, Clemson’s starting quarterback has the second-best Heisman odds of any quarterback at this point in the season.
The Tigers have won six straight after losing their season opener to Georgia. Klubnik was held to 142 passing yards and did not throw a touchdown in the loss to the Bulldogs. Since then, he has thrown for at least 209 passing yards and two passing touchdowns in every game.
Klubnik’s scrambling has also contributed to Clemson’s success and will be crucial to his Heiman chances. He had -17 rushing yards against Georgia, but the QB has had 29+ rushing yards in five of the six games since.
Best Longshot Heisman Odds for 2024-2025
Heisman longshots are running out of time to make a run at the award. Here are three players I think can make a case for the Heisman in the final month of the season.
Carson Beck (+3000)
Georgia’s Carson Beck opened the season at +750 odds to win the Heisman, the second-best odds of any player. The Bulldogs are currently the second-ranked team in the country, but Beck has struggled in his final season at Georgia.
He has completed 66.0% of his passes this season, a significant decrease from his 72.4% complete percentage last season. His yards per attempt have also decreased from 9.5 to 8.0 YPA, and his interception percentage has increased from 1.4% to 3.2%. Despite his recent struggles, Beck can make a late run at the Heisman if he can return to being the player he was last season.
Shedeur Sanders (+4000)
Another quarterback to keep an eye on down the stretch this season is Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders. The senior quarterback currently leads the Big 12 in completions (220), completion percentage (73.3%), and passing touchdowns (21).
"And he's not even mentioned for the Heisman? My bad – he's my son, that's why."@DeionSanders jokes about Shedeur's big performance tonight going under the radar ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/pFQDS6Wi4g
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 27, 2024
Sanders’ most significant hurdle to winning the Heisman is his teammate, Travis Hunter. If the QB can prove he is the reason for Colorado’s success, not Hunter, he can turn himself into a Heisman candidate.
Drew Allar (+5000)
Penn State (7-0) has quietly risen into the top three of the AP rankings. Drew Allar, the Nittany Lions’ quarterback, has completed a career-high 71.3% of his passes this year. He is also averaging career highs in yards per attempt (10.0), yards per completion (14.0), and passing yards per game (243.3).
Despite making significant strides this season, Allar is only listed at +5000 odds to win the Heisman. Allar and the Nittany Lions can secure a massive statement win against #4 Ohio State this week. If the quarterback can lead Penn State to the win, he should become a legitimate contender in the Heisman odds.
2024-2025 Heisman Trophy Prediction and Betting Pick
The odds to win the Heisman have changed considerably through the first nine weeks of the season and this should be reflected in your Heisman predictions heading into the final month of the regular season.
Oregon has a relatively easy end to their schedule and should finish undefeated. An undefeated season would make the Heisman Gabriel’s to lose. If the Ducks slip up, I think Travis Hunter (+250) will pass him in the Heisman voting.
I doubt Oregon will lose, though, and Gabriel will take home the Heisman this season, but I’d like to add a sleeper I really like.
Shedeur Sanders (+4000) has started to generate some Heisman hype and is a good option for anyone who is looking for a longshot this season.
